Cagers are ready for their first home game after defeating another team for their fifth win.
Clarkston Head Basketball Coach Dan Fife always expects a good competition when going to Southfield-Lathrup and he got it from cheering fans and the high school band hitting the drums loudly.
“Lathrup is always a good team and a good atmosphere to play in. We always have a tough time in that gym,” said Fife.
The boys were ready for anything and won the game, 67-47.
“We played pretty well in our best game so far,” said Fife. “I think our effort was the best we have had ? physically and mentally.”
The Wolves led the way throughout the first half. Sub Jared Lawrence secured the boys lead by scoring four points before they went into half time.
Fife saw a lot of his subs come off the bench to impact the game.
“Tommy Ronk, Luke Prudhomme, and Lawrence showed outstanding performances in the sub role,” he said. “Hopefully we can build on that. Tyler Scarlett and Brandon Verlinden always play well, the stats don’t show it. All of the boys played within themselves, within their roles. They never let up.”
Leading scorers for the Wolves were Pokley (21) with nine points from 3-point field goals, Kamieniecki (19) and Staton (10).
Scoring for Lathrup were Roy Marble with 24 points and JulBryan Coleman with 10.
The JV team lost by one point, 51-50.
The boys host Pontiac Central on Friday and Southfield next Tuesday.
“I have the same thoughts I have all the time,” said Fife on the upcoming game. “Anyone can come in and win. Protect your floor and don’t let anyone come into your gym and upset you.”
JV begins at 5:30 p.m., varsity follows.